Research ethics and integrity: some considerations
Prof. Laetus O.K. Lategan
Acting DVC: Academic
Singapore Statement
Pointers
• The preamble of the Statement is taken in integrity
• Scientific misconduct has a chain affect.
• Good research based on appropriate research methods are
essential. Sound research is a prerequisite to ethical research.
• Results should be kept in such a way that it is open for verification
and assessment.
• Authorship is meant for those people who meet the criteria for
contributing to a publication.
• Conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest should be reported
at all times.
• When researchers engage with the public, their professional opinion
should be clearly separated from their personal views and opinions.
• Researchers should report scientific misconduct.
• Research risks should be weighed against social benefits.
Topics Topics
• General commitment • Obligations of
• Paradigmatic choices Authorship
• Dictum of do no harm • Funding and Grants
• Unfair benefit • Funds and equipment
• Creation of knowledge • Risk
• Teaching and learning • Informed consent
• Postgraduate • Privacy
supervision • Conflict of interest
• Research teams • Execution of discipline
• Use of information and • Hazardous material
data • Development
Guidelines
• Avoid a narrow look at research
• Do no harm
• Trust and Integrity
• Greed
• Discipline
• Education
• Self-asessment
• “Front page”
Three specific issues for SA
universities
• Response – ability
• Academic leadership and education
• Academic citizenship